Dems send bills guaranteeing access to fertility health care to governor’s desk
State Reps. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) and Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, medical professionals, students and community members held a roundtable discussion on the topic of reproductive rights and fertility freedoms, including ensuring the right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) on March 18, 2024, at East Lansing public library.
LANSING, Mich., March 19, 2024 — The Michigan Senate passed a bill package today that protects and strengthens access to assisted reproduction. The nine-bill package, House Bills 5207–15, eliminates barriers to parentage in fertility health care, allowing Michiganders more ways to grow their families. State Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) issued the following statement in recognition of the occasion:
“Today marks a resounding victory for all Michiganders. I’ve been working tirelessly on this legislation for years, so I’m thrilled that this package has finally passed both the House and Senate. Now our laws are set to protect people’s right to decide when and how to grow their family — an achievement made possible by the hard work and dedication of all those who supported this effort. These laws will not only protect the rights of patients and medical professionals, but also pave the way for countless families who rely on IVF as their path to parenthood. As we celebrate this victory, let’s continue to advocate for reproductive autonomy and ensure fertility treatments are accessible to all who need them.”
The bills now head to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk for signature, marking a major accomplishment in the fight for reproductive rights.
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